Clearer rules for classifying independent contractors and regulatory reform tops the list of lobbying priorities in Colorado for a small business advocacy group. The National Federation of Independent Business also expects to oppose efforts to move hospital provider fees from the state general fund to an enterprise fund as a means to avoid constitutional tax […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club has awarded a total of $110,000 in grants to 16 recipients in the latest distribution of money raised in an annual carnival and raffle. Mesa County School District 51 provided a total of nearly $14,000 to match six grants. At $50,000, the largest single grant goes to the development of […]
An upcoming forum in Colorado will focus on the next generation of agricultural producers and the range of challenges they face. The Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture is set for Feb. 18 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. The event is open to the public. To register or obtain more information, visit the Web site at […]
U.S. payrolls swelled nearly 300,000 in December, bringing job growth during 2015 to almost 2.7 million. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged for a third straight month at 5 percent, the lowest level in more than seven years. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 292,000 in December. Moreover, initial estimates for […]
By T. Reyes The following story is exclusive advertiser-created content for Focus NewsMagazine. When the Great Recession hit in 2007, local businessman John Nelson of Grand Junction, felt the pain and struggle of keeping staff employed at his myriad businesses across the nation. Sacrifices were made, as he vowed not to layoff any of his 500+ […]
Colorado business leaders are a bit more confident heading into the new year, according to the latest results of a quarterly index tracking their outlooks. “Business sentiment increased ahead of the first quarter, indicating a general level of confidence among Colorado leaders,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division of the Leeds School […]
U.S. consumers remain mostly upbeat heading into the new year, according to the latest results of a monthly index tracking their assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 3.9 points to 96.5 in December. Measures of current conditions and the short-term outlook both improved. “As 2015 […]
Nine real estate professionals have been selected to the Agent Leadership Council at Keller Williams Colorado West Realty based in Grand Junction. The incoming members of the council for 2016 are: Diana Atha, Thomas Barkoczy, Kevin Borman, Joshua Harris, Juli Jacobson, Beckie Pendergrass, Marjorie Phelps, Kathy Sheagley and Regina Stout. The council is comprised of […]
Krissy Bennett has joined Valley Surgical, Aesthetics & Vein Care in Grand Junction. Bennett brings to her new duties more than five years of experience working as a certified laser specialist and master aesthetician. She’s been trained in a variety of laser and aesthetics technologies and techniques. She’s a graduate of Rocky Mountain Laser College […]
Cindy Hoppe, Lindsay Jewell and Jami McLennan from Bray Property Management based in Grand Junction have completed the mandatory instruction and testing to earn community association manager licenses from the Colorado Division of Real Estate. The licensing is required under a new state law for anyone involved in managing community or homeowners associations. Bray Property […]